HALLE, Belgium, April 22, (APP/AFP) – A carpet of bluebells bursts into flower in Belgium in a wonder of the natural world — but one that is at risk of being trampled by tourists drawn to its beauty. For two or three weeks in April the ground of the Hallerbos wood just outside the drab […]
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Belgium’s ‘fairytale’ bluebell forest victim of own beauty
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Gladiatorial battle looms in UK’s tightest election seat
CHESTER, United Kingdom, April 22, (APP/AFP) – With Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives dominating Britain’s opinion polls, opposition MPs are bracing for a fierce election fight — none more so than in Chester, where Labour’s majority is just 93. The Roman fortress town in north-west England has long been a political bellwether, going Labour with […]
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West Indies squad for Pakistan test series
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP/AFP) – West Indies squad for the first in their three match Test series against Pakistan at Sabina Park starting on Friday. Jason Holder (capt), Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood, Kraigg Brathwaite, Roston Chase, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kieran Powell, Vishaul Singh Match schedule 1st […]
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Pence: US-Japan alliance ‘cornerstone’ of peace in NE Asia
TOKYO, (MILLAT ONLNE/APP/AFP) – US Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday said that his country’s longstanding alliance with Japan formed the “cornerstone” of peace in Northeast Asia. “The alliance between the United States and Japan is the cornerstone of peace and security in Northeast Asia,” he told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the start […]
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Army declares loyalty to Maduro as Venezuela braces for giant demo
CARACAS, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP/AFP) – Venezuela’s defense minister on Monday declared the army’s loyalty to President Nicolas Maduro, who ordered troops into the streets ahead of a major protest by opponents trying to oust him. Venezuela is bracing for what Maduro’s opponents vow will be the “mother of all protests” Wednesday, after two weeks of clashes […]
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11 MOUs signed between KP govt, Chinese companies for energy, transport, infrastructure development projects in KP
BEIJING (China), (MILLAT ONLINE/APP): The Khayber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government here on Monday signed 11 Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with the Chinese Companies for completion of various development projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework in the province. Chief Minister, KP, Parvez Khattak, Senator Shibli Faraz, Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Masood Khalid, President China-Pakistan Friendship Association, […]